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Premier League clash with Watford is 'huge' says Everton caretaker David Unsworth

Last Updated: 03/11/17 12:01pm

Everton caretaker manager David Unsworth says Sunday's visit of Watford is like a 'cup final' after three defeats in a row.

Everton caretaker manager David Unsworth says Sunday's visit of Watford is like a 'cup final' after three defeats in a row.

Caretaker boss says David Unsworth is preparing his Everton side for a “cup final” when Watford visit Goodison Park on Sunday.

Everton's head into the clash on a five-match losing run after their Europa League campaign ended with two games left to play following a 3-0 defeat at Lyon.

Unsworth has already declared his interest in succeeding Ronald Koeman - who was sacked last month - but Thursday night's defeat was the former Everton defender's third straight loss as caretaker boss.

When asked after the Lyon game how big a blow he thought the loss was for his chances of getting the job, Unsworth said: "What will be will be.

"Other people will decide whoever gets the honour of being Everton manager.

Morgan Schneiderlin was sent off during a miserable night in Lyon for Everton

"It's not about me, it's about getting over this disappointing result, taking the positives and trying to pick a team to go and win a massive game on Sunday, a cup final for me. It's about the club and what is best for the club.

"We need to start winning games, particularly on Sunday, where I think it's a huge game for me and a huge game for the club, and I've left the players in no uncertain terms that it is a huge game for them as well.

"I'm sure they will respond and the Goodison faithful will get behind us all, because we need them. We need three points on Sunday."